FTC

16

Jul

By Seasoned Gaming

Podcasts

Bitcast 257 : Microsoft Moves to Close on Activision-Blizzard

In Bitcast 257 the guys continue to provide legal analysis of Microsoft's acquisition of Activision-Blizzard (thanks to Hoeg) as they move another step closer. They also discuss Bungie's lawsuit against harassment, PlayStation's two-billion dollar investment in R&D, and upcoming games including Remnant 2, EA's Black Panther, and more! Amazon Apple…

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11

Jul

By Seasoned Gaming

Latest News

Microsoft Wins Case Versus the FTC to Acquire Activision-Blizzard for Xbox

In a defining moment in the gaming industry's history, Microsoft has won it's case against the FTC on its right to acquire Activision-Blizzard. In her ruling on denying the injunction sought by the FTC, Judge Corley ruled that "The FTC has not shown it is likely to succeed on its…

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30

Jun

By Ains

Articles

For Xbox, the Future Has Only Just Begun

Early this year I began to make plans for E3, excited at the prospect of the in-person gaming event returning regardless of its final form. My plans and dates were finalized, and I was looking forward to catching up with so many of my peers that I hadn't seen in…

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24

Jun

By Seasoned Gaming

Podcasts

Bitcast 254 : Can Starfield Deliver On The Hype?

The guys are finally back (mostly)! Ains rejoins the guys to discuss a loaded few weeks in gaming including Starfield's massive scope and other Xbox conference musings, Microsoft vs. the FTC over the Activision-Blizzard acquisition, Final Fantasy 16's launch, Nintendo's Direct, and a lot more! Amazon Apple Google SoundCloud Spotify…

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15

May

By Seasoned Gaming

Latest News

EU Approves Microsoft’s Acquisition of Activision-Blizzard

Another major development in the on-going saga of Microsoft acquiring Activision-Blizzard occurred today. Just a couple weeks removed from the UK's CMA blocking the deal, the EU Commission has formally approved the deal. At the heart of the EU Commission's decision is this statement: The Commission's in-depth market investigation indicated…

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10

Dec

By Seasoned Gaming

Latest News, Podcasts

Bitcast 230 : The Game Awards and FTC Sues Microsoft / Xbox

In Bitcast 230 the guys are back to debate The Game Awards and either praise or rant about the winners. They also detail the FTC's lawsuit against Microsoft regarding the acquisition of Activision-Blizzard, provide impressions of the upcoming Witcher 3 "next-gen" update, and more! https://youtu.be/1fv4L3wY6_0

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08

Dec

By Seasoned Gaming

Latest News

FTC Sues to Block Microsoft’s Acquisition of Activision-Blizzard

Breaking over the last hour, the FTC has officially announced that they will sue Microsoft to block their acquisition of Activision-Blizzard. You can find the full filing here, and they also detailed their key claims via a long thread on Twitter (below). https://twitter.com/FTC/status/1600930585345724417?s=20&t=1yHkBEk_vqY5WKZtybEVjw The news comes just one day after…

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07

Dec

By Seasoned Gaming

Latest News

Microsoft and Xbox Agree to Bring Call of Duty to Nintendo Platforms

The on-going saga of Xbox's acquisition of Activision-Blizzard has been central news segment across the gaming industry in 2022. We've covered repeatedly on our weekly Bitcasts (Bitcast panelist Rick Hoeg also covers it in excellent detail on his channel which you can find here) and it continues to be front…

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